The Agnes Benidickson Award is the highest tribute given by the Ottawa Branch of the ¾ÅÐãÖ±²¥ Alumni Association. It is presented to an individual for distinguished service to the University and Canada.
In presenting this award, the Ottawa Branch pays tribute to the late Agnes Benidickson, a champion of ¾ÅÐãÖ±²¥ and the Ottawa Branch. Over the years in her many roles as a student, as a trustee, as Chancellor, and as the Ottawa Branch Honorary President, Agnes devoted her considerable abilities to the great ¾ÅÐãÖ±²¥ family.
Daughter, niece, and aunt of ¾ÅÐãÖ±²¥ graduates, Agnes was raised in Winnipeg. Following her marriage, she went to Ottawa, where her spirited community service was legendary. The Ottawa Branch has been a major beneficiary of the Agnes spirit. As a long time member of the Branch Executive, Agnes fostered and supported many ¾ÅÐãÖ±²¥ activities. It was therefore fitting that in 1990, the Ottawa Branch paid tribute to its prominent supporter by naming this award in honour of her, ¾ÅÐãÖ±²¥ tenth Chancellor.
